{"podcast":{"title":"EquiRatings Eventing Podcast","slug":"equiratings-eventing-podcast-592839","podcast_index_feed_id":592839,"rss_url":"https://eventingpodcast.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://www.equiratings.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/2/f/0/b/2f0b926bc01c5a03d959afa2a1bf1c87/Eventing_Podcast_1400_x_1400_px_1.png","author":"Diarmuid Byrne","episode_count":1309,"summary":"The Eventing Podcast squad bring you on a weekly, data-fuelled journey through the world of eventing. Previews, reviews and analysis - all supported by EquiRatings' data.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-30T20:19:15.798581+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/equiratings-eventing-podcast-592839"},"episode":{"title":"2026 Badminton Diaries Day 2: Stories from the Centre Line","slug":"2026-badminton-diaries-day-2-stories-from-the-centre-line","published_at":"2026-05-07T19:09:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/equiratings-eventing-podcast-592839/2026-badminton-diaries-day-2-stories-from-the-centre-line","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/equiratings-eventing-podcast-592839","url":"https://eventingpodcast.libsyn.com/2026-badminton-diaries-day-2-stories-from-the-centre-line","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/eventingpodcast/riverside_copy_of_61a7bb1e_4486_4914_bd1..._equiratings_pod_st.mp3?dest-id=430469","summary":"On Day 2 of the Tour Diaries, we catch up with riders and familiar faces around the park as the first centre lines are ridden. Tom Jackson talks pressure, preparation, and why Badminton still gives him goosebumps. Lucy Jackson joins us ringside with her take on the first day of dressage, the judging, and what Eric Winter's track could bring later in the week. Bubby Upton opens up on the emotional reality of returning for a fifth Badminton with Cola. Away from the interviews, Tiana Coudray and Cancaras Girl set the early standard on 28.1, with Will Rawlin and Ballycoog Breaker Boy continuing their rise on 29.3. With just three combinations breaking the 30 mark on day one, and some of the biggest names in the sport still to come, the leaderboard is only just starting to take shape. Highlights Tom Jackson on pressure, preparation, and the magic of Badminton Lucy Jackson breaks down the opening dressage, standout tests, and the leaderboard Bubby Upton reflects on five Badmintons with Cola Tiana Coudray and Cancaras Girl lead overnight on 28.1, with Will Rawlin closing fast Plenty still to come, including Ros Canter , Sam Watson , and Tim Price on Friday Guests Tom Jackson Lucy Jackson Bubby Upton This year's Badminton Diaries are brought to you by: Fairfax Saddles Scientifically designed saddles, bridles, and girths, built to help horses move freely, comfortably, and at their best. Visit Fairfax Saddles EcoVolts Built for life on the move, from walking cross-country tracks to covering every corner of the showground. ecovoltz.co.uk/ — please use your existing partner link if you have a direct landing page. Uvex Trusted by top riders worldwide for premium helmets and gloves, combining protection, comfort, and performance. Explore Uvex Equestrian Zebra Products Supplying worl…","meta_description":"On Day 2 of the Tour Diaries, we catch up with riders and familiar faces around the park as the first centre lines are ridden. Tom Jackson talks pressure,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2183,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/equiratings-eventing-podcast-592839/episodes/2026-badminton-diaries-day-2-stories-from-the-centre-line/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/equiratings-eventing-podcast-592839/2026-badminton-diaries-day-2-stories-from-the-centre-line.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}